- Brad Haugaard
Fruit Tree Expert to Address Garden Club
- Brad Haugaard
STAR Awards Honor Top School District Employees
Monrovia School District recently celebrated its second annual STAR (Spectacular, Terrific, Amazing, and Remarkable") Awards on April 10, honoring more than 40 employees . One nominee from each category was named as the person of the year and will go on to represent the district in county-wide recognition events if applicable.
Videos of employees of the year:
- MTA Teacher of the Year: Rochelle Munoz - Plymouth Elementary
- CSEA Employee of the Year: Luisa Sanchez - Canyon Oaks & Mountain Park
- Support Provider of the Year: Noelani Reynoso - Counselor, Monrovia High School
- Confidential Classified Manager of the Year: Liana Beserra - Superintendent's Office
- Administrator of the Year: Greg Gero - District Office
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Police Chief Scott in 1927
Monrovia Chief of Police Frank L. Scott in 1927. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Teen Game Night at Library Friday, April 19
Teen Game Hangout at Library April 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room. For teens in grades 6-12, features Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Smash Ultimate, along with board games. No registration required; participants can drop in anytime. Snacks will be provided. Contact 256-8274 or acarey@ci.monrovia.ca.us for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
Innovation Lab for Kids at Library April 17
Innovation Lab at Library. STEAM-related activities for children aged 6-11 on April 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. Accompanying adults must be present. Contact 256-8274 or jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
Art Committee to Select Bridge Artist Finalists, Utility Box Designs
Previous work of one artist applying to decorate Huntington Drive Pedestrian Bridge.
At its next meeting (agenda here) Monrovia's Art in Public Places Committee will select five finalists for the Huntington Drive Pedestrian Bridge (just a bit east of Myrtle). Here are all the artists applying to decorate the bridge:
The committee will also select five utility box designs. Here's one example:
See the full selection of utility box submissions on this page.
- Brad Haugaard
Santa Anita 210 West On-ramp Closures
I have several times been prevented from getting on the 210 Freeway going west from the southbound Santa Anita Avenue onramp in Arcadia because of road work. It appears the work may be completed on April 19 since nothing is scheduled thereafter, but here are the days and times that ramp will be closed between now and then. Source.
Monday
04/15/24 08:01 AM to 03:59 PM
04/15/24 07:01 PM to 04/16/24 05:59 AM
Tuesday
04/16/24 08:01 AM to 03:59 PM
04/16/24 07:01 PM to 04/17/24 05:59 AM
Wednesday
04/17/24 08:01 AM to 03:59 PM
04/17/24 07:01 PM to 04/18/24 05:59 AM
Thursday
04/18/24 08:01 AM to 03:59 PM
04/18/24 07:01 PM to 04/19/24 05:59 AM
Friday
04/19/24 08:01 AM to 03:59 PM
04/19/24 07:01 PM to 04/20/24 12:59 PM
Monrovia Board of Education May Go to Elections by District Instead of At-Large; New High School Courses; Etc.
~ Consider switching to have School Board members elected by districts (or, "trustee areas" as the district calls them), rather than at-large, and to have the process ready for the November 2024 election. This would involve dividing the area covered by the school district into smaller sections, each of which would elect its own school board member. Details.
~ Consider approving new high school courses: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab, Motion Picture Appreciation, Physical Geography, Introduction to Psychology, and Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships. See here. And Entrepreneurship 2 and Personal Finance
~ Receive a presentation from PBK Architects for the fencing design for three school sites, and receive a presentation on the upcoming summer school program.
~ Consider recognizing April 21-27 as "Administrative Professionals Week," and Wednesday, April 24, as "Administrative Professionals Day."
~ Recognize April "Employees of the Month": Lorena Loera and Lydia Sanchez from Monroe Elementary School, serving as a teacher and instructional aide, respectively. From Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School, Heather Gac has been recognized as a teacher and Mildred Ramos as the Food Services Manager.
- Brad Haugaard
City Council to Discuss Mental Health at Study Session
The City Council will get an update on the city's mental health programs at a study session at City Hall this Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. This is an open meeting; the public may attend. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
City May Institute New Rules for Auto Repair Businesses; Developer Fees; Contract to Manage Farmers' Market
~ Establishing new rules for auto repair businesses. The city may allow some exceptions by permit, but basically the rules are:
A. All repair activities must be conducted inside an enclosed building; new outdoor hoists are not allowed.
B. Vehicles awaiting repair must be parked out of public view on the repair facility's property, not stored for over 60 days, and not parked on public streets overnight or near residential areas.
C. Wrecked and dismantled vehicles must not be parked on public streets.
D. Repairing vehicles on public streets is forbidden.
E. Designated exterior parking areas are for employee and customer parking only, not for vehicle repair, finishing, or long-term storage.
F. Vehicle hoods must be kept closed when parked outside awaiting repair.
G. The repair facility must be maintained in a neat, orderly, and reasonably good fashion.
H. Signs about private parking must be posted as required by the Development Review Committee.
I. Storing equipment, vehicle parts, and machinery in public view outside an enclosed building is prohibited.
~ Consider establishing fees for developers to reimburse costs directly incurred by the city. Details.
~ Consider approving an exclusive franchise with Raw Inspiration to manage the Monrovia Farmers Market at Station Square. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Free Neighborhood Conference April 27 - Workshops, Meals, Raffle, Yoga, Etc.
The free 14th Annual Neighborhood Conference, with workshops on such topics as organic waste, local development, and police etiquette; plus breakfast and lunch, a keynote speaker, a raffle, and yoga, will be held April 27 at Second Baptist Church (925 S. Shamrock). Hosted by Monrovia Area Partnership. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Walking Tour of Historic Monrovia Tomorrow, April 13
There will be a walking tour of historic downtown Monrovia tomorrow, April 13, at 10 a.m., starting at Myrtle and Palm Avenues. Cost, $5 per person. This two-hour tour offers a chance to explore a few city blocks and learn more about Monrovia's history. Sponsored by Monrovia Historic Preservation Group.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Blood Drive May 2 at Community Center
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Monrovia Police will host a Red Cross blood drive on May 2 at the Community Center, 119 W. Palm. Donors will receive a free haircut coupon. Schedule an appointment here using the code "MonroviaPD."
- Brad Haugaard
Old Town Wine Walk April 13
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drunk Overturns Her Car; Bracelet Stolen From Wrist; Shoplifters; Robbery Suspect Arrested; Credit Card Skimmer Found; Indecent Exposure; Lots More ...
Warrant Arrest
April 4 at 1:21 p.m., a male subject walked into the MPD lobby to turn himself in for domestic violence and robbery. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Runaway Juvenile
April 4 at 9:46 p.m., a male juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 800 block of Oceanview. Officers responded and searched the area but could not locate him. He was entered into the Missing Person System.
Mental Evaluation
April 4 at 10:09 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Olive reported her adult son was threatening to kill himself with a knife. Officers arrived and located the male standing in the middle of the street. He was cooperative and officers determined he was in need of a mental evaluation. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision
April 4 at 10:47 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of W. Colorado when he saw a vehicle overturned. The driver had minor injuries and paramedics responded. An investigation revealed the driver crashed into two unoccupied parked vehicles. She was found to be heavily intoxicated, due to her injuries she was transported to a nearby hospital for medical care. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
April 5 at 8:45 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of E. Huntington reported a male subject sleeping in front of a business. An officer arrived and contacted the subject and he consented to a search of his person, the officer located drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
April 5 at 9:51 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported that an unknown female subject stole her bracelet from her wrist. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
April 6 at 5:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to a rollover traffic collision in the 200 block of E. Fig where a vehicle collided into a parked vehicle. The driver complained of pain and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
April 6 at 1:11 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported that he located his stolen vehicle, which he reported as stolen to Arcadia PD. The vehicle was recovered from a parking lot and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
April 6 at 7:10 p.m., an employee of a store in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a male adult subject left the store with merchandise he did not pay for. When officers arrived they located the suspect. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
April 6 at 8:46 p.m., an employee of the store in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a male entered, grabbed items, and left without paying. Officers arrived and located the suspect. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
April 7 at 10:48 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of N. Sunset regarding a subject experiencing a mental breakdown. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
April 7 at 12:26 p.m., a battery was reported in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who stated that a subject walked up to him and punched him. Officers made contact with the suspect and conducted an investigation. The suspect was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Threatening
April 7 at 6:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a subject who threatened to harm employees. Officers arrived and an investigation revealed that a male subject entered the business, attempted to walk out without paying, and was stopped by employees. He threw the merchandise at the employees and threatened to harm them before leaving. He was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
April 7 at 7:55 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of S. Myrtle regarding a male subject who entered a business, stole items and left the business. He returned and was confronted by an employee. The male subject hit the employee and walked out. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
April 7 at 9:20 p.m., a witness in the area of Myrtle and Olive reported hearing glass breaking outside and noticed two subjects inside a vehicle. Officers arrived and located the juvenile subjects who were positively identified by the witness. The juvenile subjects were arrested, taken into custody, and released to their parents/guardians.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
April 7 at 11:57 p.m., a witness in the area of Myrtle and Huntington called to report a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road with their headlights off. The vehicle struck a center divider and continued to drive. Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle parked in a nearby parking lot. The driver refused to speak to officers and attempted to drive away, but a police vehicle prevented her from leaving. Officers were able to gain access to the vehicle and turn off the vehicle. The driver was uncooperative and displayed signs of being intoxicated. As officers were attempting to take her into custody she spit at an officer’s face. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud
April 8 at 1:07 p.m., an employee at a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill called to report that he found a credit card skimming device attached to an ATM. Officers responded and collected evidence. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
April 8 at 2:33 p.m., a grand theft was reported in a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with two subjects who were reported to be concealing merchandise in their purses. The stolen property was located. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
April 8 at 7:58 p.m., a victim parked his vehicle in the 100 block of Violet in front. When he came out he noticed property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
April 8 at 8:32 p.m., a resident in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle called to report a female was outside and it looked like she might be intoxicated. Officers arrived and recognized the female from previous contacts. Officers determined she was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Injury Traffic Collision
April 8 at 11:46 p.m., a caller in the area of Canyon and Walnut reported a solo vehicle collided into two parked vehicles and the driver was outside of the vehicle. Officers arrived and determined the driver was in need of medical attention. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft from Vehicle
April 9 at 3:19 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Lemon reported someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and took several items. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting / Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 9 at 5:54 p.m., an employee from a store in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject known for shoplifting from the business was inside. The employee requested that the subject be asked to leave. Officers arrived and located the subject outside of the store with stolen items in her possession. A computer check revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
April 9 at 6:42 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the vehicle parked and unoccupied. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity / Warrant – Suspects Arrested
April 10 at 12:44 a.m., while patrolling the area of Mayflower and Duarte officers made contact with two suspicious subjects. A computer check revealed the female subject had a warrant for her arrest. The male subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene. The female subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
April 10 at 6:46 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of S. Primrose walked outside his home and discovered someone had stolen his vehicle. Officers arrived and searched for the vehicle, but could not locate it. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 10 at 12:15 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of E. Huntington when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. He stopped the vehicle, and a computer check of the driver's license revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. Her passenger also had a warrant for his arrest. Both subjects were arrested for their warrants and transported to the Monrovia City Jail where they were booked.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 10 at 3:31 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Foothill reported an unknown male adult subject sleeping on her front lawn. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Indecent Exposure and Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 10 at 3:55 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of E. Huntington reported seeing a male adult exposing himself. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Non-injury Traffic Collision
April 10 at 5:27 p.m., a non-injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Foothill and Madison. The driver found to be at fault was cited at the scene.
Grand Theft
April 10 at 6:47 p.m., a male subject entered a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington and stole several items. He exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. Officers arrived and checked the area but they were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing.
Non-injury Traffic Collision
April 10 at 7:34 p.m., a non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 100 block of N. Primrose. A solo vehicle collided with a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Shoplifting / Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 9 at 5:54 p.m., an employee from a store in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject known for shoplifting from the business was inside. The employee requested that the subject be asked to leave. Officers arrived and located the subject outside of the store with stolen items in her possession. A computer check revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
April 9 at 6:42 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the vehicle parked and unoccupied. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity / Warrant – Suspects Arrested
April 10 at 12:44 a.m., while patrolling the area of Mayflower and Duarte officers made contact with two suspicious subjects. A computer check revealed the female subject had a warrant for her arrest. The male subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene. The female subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
April 10 at 6:46 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of S. Primrose walked outside his home and discovered someone had stolen his vehicle. Officers arrived and searched for the vehicle, but could not locate it. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 10 at 12:15 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of E. Huntington when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. He stopped the vehicle, and a computer check of the driver's license revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. Her passenger also had a warrant for his arrest. Both subjects were arrested for their warrants and transported to the Monrovia City Jail where they were booked.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 10 at 3:31 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Foothill reported an unknown male adult subject sleeping on her front lawn. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Indecent Exposure and Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
April 10 at 3:55 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of E. Huntington reported seeing a male adult exposing himself. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Non-injury Traffic Collision
April 10 at 5:27 p.m., a non-injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Foothill and Madison. The driver found to be at fault was cited at the scene.
Grand Theft
April 10 at 6:47 p.m., a male subject entered a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington and stole several items. He exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. Officers arrived and checked the area but they were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing.
Non-injury Traffic Collision
April 10 at 7:34 p.m., a non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 100 block of N. Primrose. A solo vehicle collided with a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Grow Monrovia and Bradbury Reach Settlement in Road Widening
Grow Monrovia and the City of Bradbury have reached a settlement in the Bradbury Road Widening Project. (Bradbury Road borders Monrovia.)
According to Grow Monrovia, "The Settlement agreement ensures the preservation of the wildlife corridor and oak woodland threatened by the proposed road widening."
Specifically, it provides for:
- The preservation of the trees, including oak trees, along the Wildrose oak woodland area.
- Enforcement mechanisms to address potential disputes.
- Measures to address idling cars on Bradbury Road before 7 a.m.
- More signs and notices to enforce no parking in area.
- Ensuring the Wildrose bridge weight limit is being enforced.
- A reduction in the height and width of the proposed wall.
- Commitments to address flooding issues related to storm water draining off Deodar Lane and the Bradbury Estates.
- Brad Haugaard
Supervisors Extend $10,000 Reward in 2021 Monrovia Murder Case
The LA County Board of Supervisors has extended the $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Terry Alford, 46, who was shot multiple times on Jan. 29, 2021 as he was visiting family on Los Angeles Avenue in Monrovia. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at JB Burgers
Dinner at JB Burgers, at the corner of Myrtle and Olive. Got the double cheeseburger combo, which comes with soda and fries, for $11.99. There is no pretense of ambience, but the food is reasonably priced and the burger was fat, filling and tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
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